B&Q yesterday threw down the gauntlet to Curry’s, Comet and MFI with an aggressive campaign to more than double sales of electrical goods.
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Asda cuts prices of its electricals
SUPERMARKET chain Asda has slashed £18 million from the prices of its electrical products.
Appliance Demand Aids Whirlpool Profit
Whirlpool Corp. (WHR) on Tuesday reported a quarterly profit that topped analysts’ estimates as demand for appliances in North America and Europe and a weak dollar boosted sales.
Electrolux may buy into Russian-Belarussian JV
Electrolux of Sweden is interested in buying shares in Brest Gas Appliance Plant, a Russian-Belarussian joint venture.
ARCA reaches refrigerator recycling pact with S. Calif. Edison
Appliance Recycling Centers of America Inc. expects to recycle 140,000 refrigerators and freezers under a new contract with Southern California Edison Co., the company announced Jan. 30.
Maytag Corp. finishes year strong
Maytag Corp. earnings rose in the fourth quarter, closing out a difficult year in which problems at its Hoover floor-care unit weighed down the company.
Whirlpool posts quarterly profit, reversing loss
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Appliance maker Whirlpool Corp. Tuesday posted a fourth-quarter profit on strong sales, a weak dollar and market share gains in the builder market.
Agency audit of fridge plants may lead to new standards
An Environment Agency audit of fridge recycling plants could lead to the creation of specific standards for the recovery of CFCs and similar gases from fridges.
Advertising Job Vacancies
Employment Advertising There are ways to advertise for staff on UKW as well as for staff to advertise for jobs. Generally for this we would advise using the forums if you wish to be contacted through the site and this is very easy should you wish to use the forums for this purpose ple…
British retailer no quick fix job for Pacific Retail
Pacific Retail Group has released a trading update which dashes any hopes that its freshly purchased British subsidiary Powerhouse was going to be a quick fix-it job.